Scripture:
Luke 14:10-11 "But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, 'Friend, move up higher.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
Observation:
Jesus is dining at the home of ...

Scripture- "He said therefore, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches."
Observation- Jesus is teaching on the kingdom of God. He uses two parables. One is a mustard seed and the other is...

Scripture:
Luke 11:29When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, "This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.
Observation:
As the crowds get bigger, Jesus' message gets more confrontational. Also as the crowd increases, Jesus spends increased time referencing the coming work of the cross and...

Scripture:
And he said to his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you put on." LUKE12:22(Also reference Luke10:41, Matthew 6:3-4, Phil 4-6 (my personal favorite).
Observation:
Jesus is speaking to his disciples about the error of living their lives in worry and anxiety. He tells us instead: ...

Scripture:
Vs 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them
Vs 17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"
Vs 20 (Jesus said to them) "Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
Vs 21 In that same hour he (Jesus) rejoiced...

Scripture:
Concerning the demoniac: ""Return to your home and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him." (v9)Concerning the woman in the crowd: "And He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; Go in peace." (v 48 )Concerning the little girl who was dead: "And her spirit ret...

Scripture:
Luke 9:23
If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
Observation:
Five thousand had been fed, the Christ had been revealed and Jesus made clear his near future would end in death yet be finished in the resurrection. Hope was coming and the clear call on the follows life was and is summed up in this verse in...

Scripture:
Luke 7:47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.
Observation:
Jesus is dining at the home of a Pharisee, when a woman of the city kisses Jesus feet and anoints them with ointment. The Pharisee then questions Jesus as he is letting a sinner touch him. Jesus answers the Pha...

Scripture -"For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit." - Luke 6:43
Observation -Jesus is teaching and makes this statement. He teaches that it is not about what you "do" but it is about who you are. The righteous man will produce good fruit because at his heart and core are righteousness. God de...

Scripture:
"And Levi made him a great feast in his house. (And) There was a large company of tax collectors and others reclining at table with them. (And) The Pharisees and their scribes grumbled at his (Jesus') disciples saying, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?" (And) Jesus answered them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician but th...